Principal Technical Architect

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company in Exeter seeks a Principal Technical Architect to shape its technical strategy and lead the development of innovative AI solutions. You will define architecture, mentor engineers, and engage with clients while influencing how projects align with business goals. This hands-on role offers you the chance to work closely with emerging technologies and drive a high-performing culture.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software engineering and architecture.
• Strong experience with Azure, Python and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform).
• Proven leadership in scaling modern systems and teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve architecture across platforms.
• Mentor engineers and foster a collaborative culture.
• Stay involved in coding, reviews, and prototyping.

Skills

Software Engineering

Architecture

Azure

Python

Infrastructure-as-Code

DevOps

CI/CD

AI/ML Pipelines

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Tools

Terraform

Job description

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I am looking for a Principal Technical Architect to join my clients fast-growing company, delivering cutting-edge AI products and services.

As a Lead/Principal Architect, you’ll have real influence over what we build, how we build it, and how our team grows, while staying hands-on and close to the tech.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Strategy: Define and evolve architecture across platforms; make key decisions on tooling, infrastructure, and cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Team Leadership: Mentor engineers, shape team structure, and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Hands-On Delivery: Stay involved in coding, reviews, and prototyping; champion best practices in CI/CD, DevOps, and infrastructure as code.
• Client Engagement: Lead technical discovery and delivery for client projects; ensure successful integration of our tools.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product and leadership to align tech with business goals; support sales and customer success.

Requirements:

• 7+ years in software engineering and architecture.
• Strong experience with Azure, Python and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform).
• Proven leadership in scaling modern systems and teams.
• Familiarity with AI/ML pipelines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.